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The tender is for the design and construction of perimeter protection works at kusile power station, issued by ESKOM. suppliers are required to register on the ESKOM etendering portal and submit their bids electronically before the closing date of 28 august 2026.
The following documentation must be submitted with your tender: - environmental management policy, signed by top management and aligned with iso 14001. - A project-specific, detailed method statement. - A project-specific, detailed environmental management plan. - An aspects and impacts register. - Material safety data sheets and a list of all chemicals/paints to be used.
The dr pixley ka isaka seme local municipality is seeking a contractor for the refurbishment of a pump station in daggakraal, ward 11. This tender is open to all eligible bidders and is expected to be a civil engineering project. The successful bidder will be responsible for completing the refurbishment works.
The contractor must have experience in civil engineering projects the contractor must be able to complete the refurbishment works within the specified timeframe the contractor must comply with all relevant laws and regulations the contractor must provide all necessary equipment and personnel the contractor must meet the evaluation criteria as specified by the municipality the contractor must submit their bid by the closing date of 2026-08-11t12:00:00.000Z The contractor must be registered with the relevant authorities
The passenger rail agency of south africa (PRASA) is seeking a service provider to remove and transport 49 expired detonators from the east london railway station. This tender is suitable for contractors with the necessary licenses for handling and transporting explosives. Bids must be submitted by 31 july 2026.
• Submit your bid by 12:00 pm on 31 july 2026. • Deliver the bid to the bid box at NO. 8 station street, station building, east london, 5200. • Bids must be in a sealed envelope and must not include documents relating to any other quotation. • Use only the official forms provided; do not retype them. • Complete and sign the submission register at the SCM office reception when submitting. • Failure to submit mandatory returnable documents by the closing date will result in disqualification. • Late bids or bids delivered to the wrong address will not be considered. • Do not canvass any PRASA or SCM officers between the closing date and award; this will lead to disqualification.
The perishable products export control board (ppecb) is conducting a request for information (RFI) to gather market data for the potential supply, delivery, and installation of 12 anti-vibrating balance tables for its laboratory in centurion. This is a preliminary market-testing exercise to inform the development of a future competitive tender. IT is aimed at suppliers capable of providing laboratory furniture meeting specific technical specifications.
• Submit via email to [email protected]. • Reference RFI/LAB/BALTABLE/2026/07 in your submission. • Ensure all documentation is complete, clear, and included at the time of submission. • Your RFI submission must have a thorough index and reference all documentation submitted. • NO deadline extensions are contemplated.
Aurora substation – stringing and cabling
KZN museum – request for quote for a service provider to provide security alarm, fire detection system monitoring & armed response services
Appointment of a service provider to supply and deliver engraved watches to ezemvelo KZN wildlife for a period of three (3) years
Suitable and capable service providers are hereby invited to quote for a safety officer, catering and event logistical services for mec’s post budget speech public engagements to be held on the 03 august 2026 at umngeni, hillcrest on the 17 august 2026, durban north 31 august 2026 for the department of public works and infrastructure
RFQ/LOG/2026/10252831/36: appointment of a service provider for the maintenance of waterproofing and downpipes for gqeberha as a once off project
Appointment of a service provider for supply and delivery of women in business development support initiative equipment - supply and delivery of commodities 2026/27 – (hospitality, ablution facilities and manufacturing equipment)
Appointment for construction of internal industrial roads in ward 02
Appointment for construction of nguqunguqu culvert bridge in ward 3
Appointment of a service provider for supply and delivery of 2 vehicles
Appointment of suitably qualified service provider to provide technical expertise, facilitation, implementation support, monitoring, and evaluation assistance to ensure successful execution of the recommended organisational culture change interventions for the eastern cape department of transport for five (5) months.
Request for proposal (s)appointment of a service provider for the organisation, commercialisation and management of the freedom park mountain bike challenge© for a period of thirty-six (36) months
The msunduzi municipality in kwazulu-natal is inviting bids for the appointment of qualified insurance assessors for motor and non-motor claims for a three-year period. This tender is for professional services to assess damages, verify repair costs, and authorise payments for the municipality's insurance claims. IT is aimed at experienced service providers with registered assessors on staff.
• Submit both hard copy and electronic copy (cd/usb flash drive) in sealed envelopes. • Mark envelopes with "contract NO. SCM /27" and the contract description. • Deliver to the tender box at msunduzi municipality central stores, 2 abattoir road (off kershaw street), pietermaritzburg, 3201. • Closing date and time: 25 august 2026 at 12h00. Late submissions will not be accepted. • Use only the official tender forms provided; do not retype them. • Complete all required data sheets and annexures, including the tender form, declaration of interest, and certificate of independent bid determination. • Ensure all corrections are counter-signed; NO correction fluid. • Submit a valid tax compliance status verification pin (or printed tcs certificate) and your csd supplier number. • Joint ventures must submit separate tcs pins and csd reports for all parties. • Failure to attend the compulsory tender briefing meeting will disqualify your bid.
ESKOM is seeking a service provider to conduct detailed aerial inspections of its sub-transmission networks (33-132kV) in the central east cluster (kwazulu-natal and free state operating units) using a helicopter on an 'as and when' required basis for a period of 5 years. The successful bidder must provide a range of services, including helicopter fuel, pilot, spotter, and camera operator, as well as detailed defect reports with pictures and GPS coordinates.
Returnable documents: c1.1 Form of offer and acceptance [●], c1.1 Form of offer & acceptance, by the representative of the tenderer, deemed to be duly authorised, signing this part of this form of offer, this offer may be accepted by the employer by signing the acceptance part of this form of offer and. Tenderers are required to submit a complete original tender and one (1) complete hard copy of the original tender at the address and in the tender box or e-mail address specified in the tender data by NO later than the closing date and time for tender submission. Proof of posting or of courier delivery does not equate to proof of delivery. ESKOM will not accept a tender submitted by e-mail unless stated otherwise in the tender data.
The enoch mgijima local municipality invites accredited service providers to submit a quotation for the repair of a clutch on a specific crane truck (kcd 212 EC). this is a request for quotation requiring detailed technical and financial submissions, with a strict closing date in july 2026.
• Submit your sealed bid by 12:00 on 30 july 2026. • Deliver to the bid box at budget and treasury office, 25-27 owen street, queenstown. • Envelope must be clearly marked: "reapir clutch for kcd 212 EC crane truck: quote NO: RFQ02/07/2026: enoch mgijima municipality". • Include a returning address on the back of the envelope. • Postal/courier bids must arrive in time to be placed in the bid box before closing. • Telegraphic, telefax, emailed or electronically transmitted bids are not acceptable. • Bid documents must be submitted intact; NO portion may be detached. • Use black ink only; use of tipex is prohibited. • Ensure all tender forms (e.g., Form of offer, declaration of interest) are fully completed and signed. • Attach a quotation as costing schedule; total price inclusive of VAT must be written in words and numerical in the form of offer and signed. • Late bids will not be considered and may be returned unopened. • Bids remain valid for 90 days after closing.
This is a request for quotation (RFQ) from the department of environment, forestry and fisheries (western cape) seeking a service provider to supply and deliver two marine platform scales for the directorate: offshore resources research, in accordance with annexure a. The tender is aimed at suppliers capable of providing specialised marine weighing equipment suitable for offshore research operations. Bidders must respond by the stated closing date, with full specifications and submission details to be confirmed from annexure a.
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This is a request for quotation from the national department of environment, forestry and fisheries to establish a panel of suppliers for food safety testing of cultured fish over a thirty-six (36) month period. IT is intended for accredited laboratories or testing service providers with the capability to perform food safety analyses on aquaculture (cultured fish) products. The tender is administered in the western cape with a closing date of 7 august 2026.
The tender document requires the submission of returnable documents, however the specific details are not provided.
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